Appreciating God's Beauty

Roan Mountain, which I mentioned in my last post, has these beautiful  rhododendron gardens that are full of purple blooms. These delicate floral balls aren't able to bloom just anywhere. The particular combination of elevation, temperature and terrain leads to an abundance of these flowers. Every year, Roan Mountain holds a festival to celebrate and display the peak blooming of these plants. 

The festival is next weekend, so Paul and I went a weekend early to avoid the crowds. The flowers were beautiful and once again, the views amazing. After a few stressful weekends, it was a perfect afternoon walking hand in hand with my husband surrounded by nature's beauty. It's easy to take these wonders for granted and not appreciate what God has provided us with. We try our best to take the time to look around and enjoy the beauty around us. Take a look...

Just look around. The world can be beautiful if you want it to be. Slow down and enjoy it.

Love and Happiness, 

Bethany